Equipment Operator- Mount Vernon at Prestress Services Industries, LLC – Mount Vernon, Ohio

About Prestress Services Industries, LLC

We are a premier fabricator of bridge products with three facilities located throughout the Midwest. As a full-service structural precast company, we provide a low-cost solution to delivering best-in-class quality projects safely, on time, and on budget for public works and commercial projects. We take pride in helping to build and maintain America's infrastructure!
By engaging everyone through teamwork in a culture of continuous improvement, we achieve excellence in safety, quality, performance, and customer service. We offer our team a clearly defined career path with an opportunity to steadily grow their earnings.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Equipment Operator to operate a Mi-Jack crane in our prestressed concrete production plant. This role is critical in supporting the movement, staging, and loading of large precast concrete products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a Mi-Jack rubber-tired gantry crane to lift, transport, and position precast concrete beams and other large components.
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure proper functioning and report maintenance needs.
• Work closely with production, quality control, and shipping teams to meet production schedules and loading requirements.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including PPE use and equipment lockout/tagout.
• Assist with rigging and signaling as needed to ensure safe and efficient crane operation.
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping in work areas.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience operating Mi-Jack cranes or similar heavy equipment is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a precast or prestressed concrete plant is a plus.
• Knowledge of rigging and load balancing techniques.
• Ability to read and follow load charts, lifting plans, and work instructions.
• Strong safety mindset and attention to detail.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in varied weather and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Schedule:
Full-time, typically Monday through Friday (10–12-hour days), occasional weekends as production demands.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage (based on experience)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• Sign On Bonus Available $1000.00
  Monthly Discretionary Bonus Up to $400
  Referral Bonus Available $1000.00